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French Newspapers Take Legal Action Against X Over Content Usage

Major French newspapers file suit against social media platform X, accusing it of using their content without compensation.

On November 12, 2024, major French newspapers, including Le Monde, Le Figaro, and Le Parisien, announced they are taking legal action against X (formerly known as Twitter), Reuters reported.

The newspapers claim that the social media giant has been using their content without paying for it, despite having legal rights to compensation under France's ancillary rights law. This law ensures that news outlets receive payment from digital platforms for distributing their content.

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